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Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Account for 20% of Puerto Rico’s Capacity Mix
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (341+ words) Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Account for 20% of Puerto Rico's Capacity Mix'CleanTechnica Rooftop solar generating capacity in Puerto Rico totaled 1,456 megawatts (MW) at the end of 2025, 20% of the overall capacity mix. Rooftop solar capacity has increased faster than other sources over the…...
Balcony Solar Is Here, And It's Not Just For Balconies
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (742+ words) The "balcony" in balcony solar refers to the ripe opportunity for hanging plug-in solar panels from apartment balconies, but a balcony is not required. The panels can be hung or propped up anywhere around a property where a household outlet…...
Google, AI, & Carbon Emissions - A Lesson In Situational Ethics
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (598+ words) Tech companies have long touted their green energy ambitions. Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon have been talking about their plans to power their operations with renewable energy for many years. Google has been the leader of the pack when…...
Two Options for the Strait of Hormuz in a Decarbonized World
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1714+ words) Michael Barnard works with executives, investors, and policymakers to navigate the pathways toward decarbonization. He helps make sense of complex transitions by combining insights from physics, economics, and human systems, turning them into practical strategies and clear opportunities. His work…...
H.O.T.T.O.G.O. — 3 Key Factors Influencing Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Food Service
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (351+ words) As of 2026, most foodservice sites are served by inefficient electric resistance or gas water heaters. The former adds thousands of dollars a year to utility bills; the latter raises kitchen temperatures and releases local and planet polluting gases, including nitrous…...
What If The US Redirected The Money From The Iran War To Clean Energy?
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (649+ words) It's such an exciting concept! "Most Americans oppose this war. Congress did not authorize it," Robert Reich explains. "It is one man's war: Donald Trump's." The Iran War is a war of choice. We in the US could choose, instead,…...
BREAKING: Tesla Robotaxis Will Be Covering 70% of US Population in 2 Weeks
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (256+ words) Full Self Driving" has gotten better and better, and Tesla started rolling out Robotaxi pilots last year. Last July, Elon Musk said that Tesla's Robotaxi service would be covering 50% of the US population by the end of 2025. The company missed…...
Volkswagen–Rivian Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (243+ words) The results demonstrate that the SDV architecture already operates reliably under harsh winter climatic and dynamic driving conditions. In addition, this milestone establishes the foundation for the next development phases within the joint venture and individual Group brands. The Volkswagen…...
Closed Loop Geothermal Moves Forward In Germany
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1320+ words) In Geretsried, Germany " an area south of Munich " a Canadian company known as Eavor has started producing electricity from its first closed loop geothermal installation. CleanTechnica has reported recently on open loop systems pioneered by Fervo Energy and Sage Geosystems....
Millions Of Trees Planted In Africa To Remove Carbon & Restore Soil
3+ day, 43+ min ago (302+ words) Image Credit: Cool Effect The Giving Trees project is an endeavor from Cool Effect, a climate crisis non-profit organization. Farmers in Africa can choose trees to plant locally; the trees provide many free benefits to the local communities and the…...